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Cities Near Ashford

Cities near Ashford, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Canterbury, Folkestone, Maidstone. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Ashford, UK is Canterbury, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Canterbury13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Folkestone13 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Maidstone18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Gillingham22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Hastings24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells27 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Margate27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Gravesend30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Ashford

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Canterbury, Folkestone, Maidstone, Gillingham, Hastings. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Ashford include Canterbury, Folkestone, Maidstone, Gillingham, Hastings. The closest is Canterbury, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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